Apparently Asa Butterfield Is Frontrunner For SPIDER-MAN Role; May Even Have It In The Web

Apparently Asa Butterfield Is Frontrunner For SPIDER-MAN Role; May Even Have It In The Web

We recently found out that Nat Wolff, Asa Butterfield, Tom Holland, Timothee Chalamet and Liam James were on the shortist for the covered role of Marvel's new Spider-Man, and now a new report reckons the Ender's Game actor might be in with a VERY good chance of nabbing it...

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By MarkCassidy - Apr 28, 2015 05:04 PM EST
Filed Under: Spider-Man
Source: Latino Review


It could just be a matter of time before Marvel and Sony officially announce our new Spider-Man, because the latest report reckons Asa Butterfield (Ender's Game, Hugo) is not only the frontrunner, but might possibly have the role in the bag already. Latino Review's sources believe the 18-year-old actor is the favourite, with one of them pretty sure he's already been cast, claiming “Marvel had liked him since day one.”

When the shortlist was revealed, it was also confirmed that the plan is to introduce the character in Captain America: Civil War, which means they'll have to have the role cast pretty soon (the actor will be needed on set in June apparently) so Butterfield may very well be our new Wall Crawler!

Keep an eye on CBM for updates. Drew Goddard is still frontrunner to helm the solo Spidey flick, which is set to hit theaters July 28, 2017.
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LEVITIKUZ
LEVITIKUZ - 4/28/2015, 4:57 PM
This guy isn't from NYC, he's from the UK.

Terrible choice :)

Also @blackandyellow thought you should know, Cipher is alive. That lovable bastard is still around.
DrKinsolving
DrKinsolving - 4/28/2015, 4:58 PM
Cool, for the age Marvel is going for, this makes perfect sense
LEVITIKUZ
LEVITIKUZ - 4/28/2015, 5:02 PM
@Doopie

I know. We finally get an American Batman and we are still with Spider-Men from the UK.
Mrcool210
Mrcool210 - 4/28/2015, 5:03 PM
El Mayimbe? Nope, big grain of salt for that one, i mean he would be good, but just cause he might be the top contender on the short list doesn't mean jack. Chris evans and andrew garfield wern't on the revealed shortlists before they go the parts for cap and spidey.
Kyos
Kyos - 4/28/2015, 5:03 PM
Not sure I'd want him for the role. But if he's not only on the shortlist but even considered the frontrunner that's as good as an announcement of someone else getting the role anyways...
LEVITIKUZ
LEVITIKUZ - 4/28/2015, 5:05 PM
claiming “Marvel had liked him since day one.”

Not sure if Marvel Studios is hiring him or Bryan Singer...
blackandyellow
blackandyellow - 4/28/2015, 5:12 PM
@levitikuz

Well then tell that sack of shit to get back here because we miss him.
Abary
Abary - 4/28/2015, 5:14 PM
I don't care until it's official, just because I've never seen most of the actors on the shortlist.
blackandyellow
blackandyellow - 4/28/2015, 5:15 PM
Ender's Game sucked ass.
imthedoctor
imthedoctor - 4/28/2015, 5:15 PM
Kinda looks like Elijah Wood. Elijah would have been spectacular.
CombatWombat
CombatWombat - 4/28/2015, 5:15 PM
The word "Butter" should never be in a human being's last name.
Jaxim
Jaxim - 4/28/2015, 5:18 PM
Can we not have a UNk actor this time around? Let's have an American!
marccampos
marccampos - 4/28/2015, 5:19 PM
Great!!!
OptimusPrime114
OptimusPrime114 - 4/28/2015, 5:19 PM
He reminds me of a young Elijah Wood.
UrichLeeds
UrichLeeds - 4/28/2015, 5:20 PM
This is such a dull choice. If only because he's such a freaking obvious choice. But he's talented. Very talented.

Whatever. Time to really strap in for this wild ride.
MrCBM56
MrCBM56 - 4/28/2015, 5:20 PM
I originally wanted Timothée Chalamet but he doesn't fit how unestablished Spider-Man, or rather Peter Parker should be looked at. Not a preppy cool kid who shortly is recognizable as an alpha. A normal and slightly awkward regular dude. Super cool dude Peter can go. I haven't seen him act in much besides Hugo and I can really dig this choice.
THEDARKKNIGHT1939
THEDARKKNIGHT1939 - 4/28/2015, 5:20 PM
[frick].
Reasonnnn
Reasonnnn - 4/28/2015, 5:21 PM
@mrcool210 I mean he got Bradley Cooper as Rocket and Boseman as Black Panther but who's keeping count I guess
Idiot.
MaverickHunterX
MaverickHunterX - 4/28/2015, 5:21 PM
BlackPhillip
BlackPhillip - 4/28/2015, 5:22 PM
I liked him in Hugo. He looks like a Peter Parker. Cast him, Marvel!
Jaybird23
Jaybird23 - 4/28/2015, 5:22 PM
He is my choice for Damian Wayne. Oh well...
Interestein
Interestein - 4/28/2015, 5:22 PM
Decent choice, still hoping for Nick Robinson.
FordEl
FordEl - 4/28/2015, 5:22 PM
Ehh. He was towards the bottom of those people for me
Reasonnnn
Reasonnnn - 4/28/2015, 5:22 PM
Just because a choice is obvious doesn't mean it's bad.
Kozmik
Kozmik - 4/28/2015, 5:23 PM
I recall him from Ender's Game. He's a really good choice.
Magus
Magus - 4/28/2015, 5:23 PM
That was my choice. He made Enders Game watchable...
Epicboy
Epicboy - 4/28/2015, 5:23 PM
Why are they trying to make spiderman young, at least do his college years
Thing94
Thing94 - 4/28/2015, 5:23 PM
Kid if you got it just impress us as Peter and Spider-Man and you'll be set for life. Please kid just do it.
MrCBM56
MrCBM56 - 4/28/2015, 5:24 PM
And honestly, are we really in position to tell Marvel who or who not to cast when they've pretty much nailed every major role?
Mrcool210
Mrcool210 - 4/28/2015, 5:24 PM
@Reasonnnn Wow, real mature there. I'm sorry when i don't blindly trust anybody on the internet, i know he has gotten some things right, but A he hasn't gotten things right lately. and B All i'm saying is just cause Asa Butterfield is on the shortlist doesn't mean jack shit cause so many people who wern't on the shortlists for thier roles got them.
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